Event Espresso – Custom Email Template Shortcode
Create a Custom Shortcode for Default Message Template of Event Espresso.
Consider an alternative
Event Espresso shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Event Espresso stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| e-shortcodes | >100 |
| email-shortcodes | >100 |
| Event Espresso | #23 |
| message-template | >100 |
| template-shortcodes | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Event Espresso
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Create a Custom Shortcode for Default Message Template of Event Espresso.
Functionalities :
* Activate/Deactivate the E-Shortcodes
* Edit the E-Shortcodes
* Set Dynamic/Static Value in the E-Shortcodes
Installation
- Upload
ee-email-shortcode.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
How to Use E-Shortcodes
Found a Activated shortcode in a Section of Message Template. ( Section – Which is Selected when E-Shortcode is saved. ) e.g. Shortcode Name is Event Number. Shortcode Slug is Event_Number. So, Found Event_Number_eees in a Section of Message Template. And select a E-Shortcode which you want to use in Message.
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FAQ
Event Espresso: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Event Espresso free?
Yes. Event Espresso is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Event Espresso safe to use in 2026?
Event Espresso shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Event Espresso?
Event Espresso is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,984 times since it launched in July 2017. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.
Does Event Espresso work with WordPress 7.1?
Event Espresso is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Event Espresso last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 4, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Event Espresso?
Event Espresso is developed and maintained by Aakif Kadiwala.
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